School Grounds Maintenance in Coulsdon that keeps outdoor spaces safe, smart and ready for learning. From lawns and hedges to pitches and playgrounds, we work around school hours and term times. We’ve completed many projects across Coulsdon and nearby areas.
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Coulsdon’s semi-rural setting brings fast grass growth, leaf fall and windblown litter—especially near Farthing Downs and Happy Valley. We provide planned maintenance that keeps entrances, play areas and sports zones presentable and compliant. Our team handles lawn care, hedge trimming, litter collection and weed control as part of one joined-up schedule. The result is a cleaner, safer site that staff and parents notice immediately.
Schools and large properties around Old Coulsdon, Chipstead Valley and Hooley often have generous grounds, mixed borders and mature trees. We’re used to maintaining wide lawns, 1930s-era boundary hedges and modern development landscaping with tighter access routes. Whether you need weekly upkeep or a term-time plan, we tailor visits to your site layout and safeguarding requirements. Expect clear reporting and consistent standards across every area.
We start with a site walkover, risk-aware method statement and a seasonal plan covering mowing, edging, planting and inspections. Playground maintenance includes visual checks, surface tidying and minor remedial tasks, with any safety concerns flagged promptly. Sports pitch care is scheduled around fixtures, with aeration and feeding timed to improve resilience. Many local clients choose us for dependable communication, tidy working practices and a workmanship-backed approach.
Grounds in the CR5 area can shift from exposed downland edges to sheltered courtyards, so growth rates vary across one site. We plan mowing heights, feeding and weed control around soil type, shade and heavy footfall. Access and parking can be tight near school gates, so we arrive with the right kit and keep pathways clear. Where council guidance applies, we coordinate working hours, waste handling and any tree-related checks.
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Costs depend on site size, visit frequency and what’s included (litter picks, hedge trimming, pitch work, tree care and seasonal planting). As a guide, small sites may start from around £250–£600 per month for regular visits, while larger grounds with pitches and extensive hedges are often £800–£2,500+ per month. One-off tidy-ups typically range from £350–£1,800. We’ll survey and provide a tailored schedule and budget.
Routine visits usually take 1–4 hours for smaller sites and 4–8 hours (or a full day) for larger grounds, depending on mowing area, hedge lengths and the amount of litter and leaf clearance. Seasonal tasks such as aeration, top-dressing, tree pruning or planting can add half a day to several days. Timings are also affected by access windows, safeguarding procedures and weather conditions, especially during peak growth in spring and early summer.
Most routine maintenance—mowing, hedge trimming, weeding, litter collection and general planting—doesn’t need planning permission. However, tree works may require checks if a Tree Preservation Order applies or if the site is within a conservation area, and waste disposal must follow local requirements. We’ll flag anything that needs consent and help you confirm the position with the London Borough of Croydon before work starts, keeping records for your site file.
Yes. Our workmanship is supported by a 10-year warranty on qualifying installed landscaping elements we supply and fit (for example, certain edging, surfacing or constructed features agreed in writing). Routine maintenance outcomes can vary due to weather, usage and existing ground condition, but we stand by our standards and will put right any issues caused by our workmanship. We also provide clear visit notes so performance is easy to track.
We can tailor a plan that suits your budget and how pupils use the space. Popular options include seasonal planting for entrances, hardy shrubs and perennials for low maintenance borders, and wildflower areas to support biodiversity. For sports areas, we offer feeding, aeration, overseeding and line marking support. Playground maintenance can include surface tidying, edging, bark or mulch top-ups and safe clearance around equipment. We’ll recommend options based on footfall, shade and drainage.
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